Architectural Technology and Practice

About this course

Architectural technology and practice sits at the boundary of architecture and engineering, focused on the technical design, specification, and construction of buildings. While architects conceive buildings, architectural technologists are the specialists who understand in detail how those buildings actually work: how they are constructed, how they perform in terms of energy, acoustics, and structure, how materials behave over time, and how design intentions translate into buildable reality. It is a discipline that combines creative design capability with rigorous technical knowledge. At Derby this three-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, providing a route into the discipline for students who need to build their design and technical foundations before progressing into the main degree. Direct entry into later stages is available for those with relevant qualifications or

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 80% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 65 / 100Web and Multimedia Design Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 30% of graduatescards →
• 25 / 100Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals · 40% of graduatescards →

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